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Decline Sit-Up

StrengthIntermediateBody Only

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Upper abs

Primary: Abdominals

How to

  1. 1Hook your feet under the pads of a decline bench and lie back with your arms across your chest.
  2. 2Curl your torso up until your chest is over your thighs.
  3. 3Lower slowly until your back is just above the bench.
  4. 4Keep your neck relaxed and avoid yanking on your head.